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Sunday, 31 January 2016

Expert Workshop for CPD: February 2016We have a fantastic programme of speakers and subjects lined up for the 2016 series of Expert Workshops.Some of it has never been seen, or tried before in public!Ask me more, in person.In February our guest speaker is

AILEEN WYNNE

Aileen will present...THE SCIENCE (AND ART) OF PUBLIC SPEAKING FOR FAMILY HISTORIANS.

This month the Expert Workshop series focuses on public speaking. The natural environment for genealogists and family historians is a library, study or archive. So how do we prepare when we have to give a presentation: at a society monthly meeting or conference? In this workshop Toastmaster Aileen Wynne shares winning strategies and handy tips in the art (and science) of public speaking.

Saturday 13th February 2016.Venue: Boardroom, Eneclann Ltd.,

#5 Whitefriars, Aungier St., Dublin 2Time: 2pm to 3.30pmAileen has been working on her family history and genealogy for over 20 years.

She completed the Certificate in Genealogy/Family History in2004 and was awarded a diploma in Genealogyfrom U.C.D. in 2006.

She is an active member of the Clare Roots Society and is looking forward to theirconference in September 2016. She has been a member of AIB Toastmasters for 18 years, representing the club at area and division level.

When not hunting dead people, she can be found'shooting dancers' as the official photographer for DanceSportIreland

Join us afterwards for refreshments in the cafe at Avalon House.These are FREE ticketed events. To apply for tickets please emailexpertworkshop@eneclann.ie

This weekend we're making Findmypast free,opening billions of records for everyone to explore their family history. You'll be able to start exploring and learning the incredible things you can discover for free.

The 1939 Register – coming to a subscription near you

Please note, along with electoral roll records, the1939 Registeris not included in our Free Weekend event. However, we're pleased to tell you that from16th February 2016, we'll be giving unlimited access to the 1939 Register in our 12 month World and Britain subscription packages. But, if you'd rather not subscribe, don't worry this premium record set will still be available using PayAsYouGo credits.

Looking for family history inspiration before our Free Weekend?

Follow this linkto journey through the experiences of fellow explorers who've made some incredible discoveries – from nefarious criminal ancestors to gallant military heroes - in our records.

OurFree Weekendwill include useful family history hints and tips, quick-fire guides to using Findmypast in our new video series, and our experts on hand to help. If you have any brick walls that need to be broken down, this is the perfect chance!

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Whether you're yet to start your tree or are looking for ways to branch out our new video will help:

Thursday, 14 January 2016

The third International family history conference Diaspora of the Wild Atlantic Way will take place in Ennis on the 23rd to 24th September 2016. The main theme of the conference is the movement and migration of people from the west coast counties of Ireland to Scotland, Britain and beyond. It will also address emigration after 1916 and will feature a focus on genealogy in the future. The event brings together experts and family historians from around the world to share their knowledge and expertise. The Society has diaspora members in Europe, America and Australia and beyond and many of them are travelling to the event. While it will appeal to individuals from any of the counties along the western seaboard and throughout Ireland, it also will be of interest to researchers of local and family history.

Hosted by the Clare Roots Society, who are celebrating their tenth anniversary in 2016, the keynote speaker will be renowned author and genealogy blogger Dick Eastman from the USA, who is making his first trip to Ireland. Dick is the author of Eastman’s Online Genealogy Newsletter which is published daily and has been involved in genealogy for over 30 years.

Our opening lecture.... on Friday the 23rd of September is by

Gavin Wilk, independent historian based in County Tipperary. From the Rising to Refuge: America and the Irish Revolution in this centenary year addresses those who left Ireland after 1916 and their experience in America. An exhibition of emigrant’s stories will also be displayed on the night followed by a short talk by Mike Feerick of Ireland Reaching Out will officially launch the conference. The evening will conclude with the conference dinner.

Another confirmed speaker at the event will be the famous Scottish genealogist and author of over 30 books, Dr. Bruce Durie who is currently a Fulbright scholar in the USA researching migration. He will speak on Irish emigration to Scotland. Dr. Durie is Honorary Fellow in Genealogical, Palaeographic and Heraldic Studies within the Centre for Lifelong Learning at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow.

Author and genealogist John Grenham will share his experience of researching emigration from the west of Ireland. Known for his weekly column in the Irish Times, he has researched, written and lectured on genealogy in Ireland forover thirty years.

Travelling from Australia to speak at our conference is Pauleen Cass who is a researcher and blogger, Blogging at: Family History Across the Seas. She will discuss the reasons why emigrants chose Australia over America and other destinations and has a particular research interest in people who left from East Clare.

The conference will take place in Treacys West County Hotel in Ennis. Special accommodation rates are available for conference attendees. Please mention the Clare Roots Society when booking.